Family as a unit, in order to deal with natural disasters such as earthquakes, we should make pre-earthquake preparations in the following aspects:
1. Develop a family emergency plan: including emergency contact for family members methods, emergency supplies reserve list (food, water, first aid supplies, batteries, medicines, etc.), emergency evacuation routes, etc., and conduct regular drills.
2. Check and update household emergency supplies: Ensure that there are sufficient emergency supplies at home, such as water, food, medicine, lighting equipment, etc., and check and update them regularly.
3. Develop a shelter plan: If an earthquake is possible, family members’ shelters and evacuation routes should be planned in advance, and the safety and availability of shelters should be ensured.
4. Establish a family emergency team: Family members should clarify their respective responsibilities and tasks to ensure that they can act quickly in an emergency.
5. Learn coping skills: Family members should learn basic coping skills, such as how to use a fire extinguisher, how to bandage wounds, etc., and know the local emergency rescue phone number and the contact information of relevant departments.
6. Prepare a first aid kit: Prepare a first aid kit for family members, including commonly used medicines, first aid supplies and necessary medical equipment.
7. Check the structure of the house: Understand the structure and seismic performance of the house. If there are potential safety hazards, timely measures should be taken to reinforce or replace them.
8. Prepare emergency tools: Prepare some emergency tools for the family, such as flashlights, spare batteries, fire extinguishers, fire extinguisher usage guides, etc.
9. Ensure the safety of doors and windows: If doors and windows cannot withstand the impact of an earthquake, measures should be taken to reinforce them or replace them.
10. Stay in touch: Ensure that family members stay in touch with each other, obtain earthquake early warning information in a timely manner, and take appropriate actions according to the requirements of the early warning information.
Why be prepared before earthquakes
1. Reduce the loss of life and property: Earthquake is an unpredictable natural disaster, and its occurrence often leads to huge losses of life and property. By preparing in advance, rescue efforts can be planned and prepared in advance, response strategies can be formulated in advance, rescue efficiency can be improved, and losses can be reduced.
2. Reduce casualties and secondary disasters: Earthquakes may cause building collapse, road damage, traffic interruption, etc., posing threats to people's lives and property. Preparing for earthquakes in advance can reduce secondary disasters caused by earthquakes and reduce casualties.
3. Reduce social and psychological pressure: Earthquakes will bring huge psychological pressure and panic to people. By making good preparations before earthquakes, we can reduce public panic about earthquakes and maintain social stability.
4. Improve response capabilities: Making pre-earthquake preparations in advance can improve the public's response capabilities, including mastering earthquake prevention knowledge and skills, stocking up on necessary emergency supplies, and understanding the seismic performance of surrounding buildings. This knowledge and skills can play an important role in the event of an earthquake.
5. Maintain national security and stability: Earthquake is a sudden disaster that may lead to chaos and instability of social order. By making good preparations before earthquakes, we can prevent and reduce the impact of earthquakes on national security and stability, and maintain social harmony and stability.